Jansen, Shanon Cornelia Wilhelmina Rina

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The conscientious childminder warmly welcomes children into her home-from-home environment. She provides children with a fun and enabling environment in which to learn. Children are happy and independent individuals. They know to place their shoes in the designated box and confidently manage their own self-care. The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents before children start attending. She uses this well to ensure that settling-in arrangements and early planning meets the individual needs of children. The childminder truly values children's choices in their play. This supports them to develop a sense of autonomy and positive attitude to learning. Children assess which cucumber seedlings that they have been nurturing are ready to plant outdoors. The childminder supports children to use small tools or their finger to make holes in the soil and carefully plant the seedlings. She uses these moments to introduce children to new words

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The provision is good

The childminder uses core books well to support children's understanding and enjoyment of reading. Her expressive storytelling captures their interest and motivates them to ask inquisitive questions, such as 'why do bears have big nails?', her clear explanations help to deepen their knowledge and love of books. Children develop good mathematical skills. The childminder encourages them to count and increases their understanding of size and measurement.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and understands their abilities. She has a clear intent for the curriculum she provides. This focuses on providing children with the key foundations of development to support growth in all other areas of learning. This is predominately implemented through activities that reflect children's interests. Overarching themes introduce children to new knowledge, such as how to be responsible individuals who understand the importance of caring for their environment. Children benefit from enrichment activities that introduce them to new experiences. For instance, outings to a farm where they carefully handle a gecko and snake. All children make good progress. n Children are keen and curious learners. They engage well with the childminder, whose interactions generally provide a good level of challenge. For example, she models how to use paint brushes dipped in water to make marks on paving

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stones and encourages children to identify the shapes she has drawn. Children respond with interest and copy the childminder's actions which helps to strengthen the small muscles in their hands in preparation for early writing. However, the childminder does not consistently support children to find solutions to problems to extend their critical-thinking skills. For instance, when children notice that their water marks evaporate quickly due to the warm weather, she

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19 May 2025 tells them to move the water closer rather than encouraging them to think about and resolve the issue independently. n Parents speak highly of the provision the childminder provides. The childminder maintains open communication with parents, through daily verbal discussions and sharing of photos via a secure app. She fully supports parents through important transitions in their children's lives, such as toilet training and moving on to nursery or school. The childminder celebrates children's achievements from home; this helps to foster a strong sense of self-esteem. Parents talk about how excited their children are to attend and describe the childminder as 'fantastic'. n Children are active and show a love of being in the fresh air. They learn how to assess their own risks and swiftly develop good physical skills. Children negotiate space as they race on tricycles in the childminder's garden and giggle with

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delight as they jump up and down in puddles that they create. Walks in the forest and visits to soft play centres help children to develop good strength and stamina. The childminder supports children's awareness of the importance of good oral health through purposeful discussions. This motivates children to talk about the toothbrushes and toothpaste they use at home. n The childminder regularly completes training that is beneficial to her practice. Recent training has increased her understanding of the importance to provide children with time to express their thoughts and needs using their language. The childminder is a member of a childcare organisation where she reads professional publications. She also belongs to a network of local childminders. This enables her to share ideas and gain new knowledge. n Children behave well and enjoy each other's company. They understand that they must wait for their turn as they participate in games and show a secure

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understanding of the expectations in place. For instance, they respond to the childminder's instructions to help tidy away the resources they have finished playing with so that the environment remains safe. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and the children that they care for. This helps children to develop good social skills in larger groups.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n offer children further opportunities that support them in thinking things through and finding their own solutions to problems that arise during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546175 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10388741 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 25 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stevenage. She operates from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded early years education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the inspector, and they discussed their findings. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and their written feedback.

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Inspection activities

19 May 2025 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

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